Mazda Mazda2 vs Volkswagen Polo

The Mazda Mazda2 starts from $22,990 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Polo opens at $30,790. That makes the Mazda Mazda2 the more affordable entry point by $7,800.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $25,289 and $33,869 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mazda Mazda2 features a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Volkswagen Polo gets a 8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volkswagen Polo counters with wireless charging that the Mazda Mazda2 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda Mazda2 uses a Petrol producing 81kW and 142Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.

The Volkswagen Polo responds with a Petrol making 85kW and 200Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.4 seconds.

The Volkswagen Polo has the clear power advantage at 85kW vs 81kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volkswagen Polo is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda Mazda2 measures 4,085mm long on a 2,570mm wheelbase, 5mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo at 4,080mm (2,564mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda Mazda2 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 250L in the Mazda Mazda2 and 351L in the Volkswagen Polo, giving the Volkswagen Polo a 101L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda Mazda2 leads with a 900kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 150kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,425/year for the Mazda Mazda2 and $1,539/year for the Volkswagen Polo. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Mazda Mazda2.

Estimated annual total: $1,425 (Mazda Mazda2) vs $1,539 (Volkswagen Polo). The Mazda Mazda2 saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda Mazda2) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Polo). Both match on warranty length.